A flange member for sealing a mouth extending from a reservoir, includes an annular body for receiving and connecting with the mouth of the reservoir, and a membrane coupled to a flange surface defined at a distal end of the annular body.

A connector including a body defining a flange and cutting element sliding between a first position within the body and a second position external of the flange.

A connector including a body defining a flange and cutting element sliding between a first position within the body and a second position external of the flange.

A system and method for dispensing a package of pourable contents including: a dispensing apparatus including: (a) a shaft part having a mouth at a distal end thereof; (b) a flange part extending radially around an aperture at a proximal end of the shaft part; and (c) a cutting mechanism nestled in the shaft part, the cutting mechanism having a retracted state and an extended state; wherein the dispensing apparatus is adapted for use with one or more packages.

A system and method for dispensing a package of pourable contents including: a dispensing apparatus including: (a) a shaft part having a mouth at a distal end thereof; (b) a flange part extending radially around an aperture at a proximal end of the shaft part; and (c) a cutting mechanism nestled in the shaft part, the cutting mechanism having a retracted state and an extended state; wherein the dispensing apparatus is adapted for use with one or more packages.

A package opening assembly comprising a package opening device and a securing housing, the package opening devise comprises a gripping portion and at least a cutting portion, and the package opening device is detachably integrated within the securing housing and wherein the securing housing is configured for attaching over a surface portion of a package.

A package includes a housing, a container, and a coupling system. The housing defines a first internal volume and includes first lateral walls that define a first through opening further defined by a first edge. The container defines a second internal volume and is configured for housing one or more products. The container includes second lateral walls that define a second through opening further defined by a second edge, the second through opening being configured to permit insertion and withdrawal of the one or more products from the container. The container is adjustable to a first configuration in which the container is at least partially disposed within the housing and a second configuration in which the container is at least partially disposed outside of the first internal volume. The coupling system is configured to secure the container to the housing.

A package includes a housing, a container, and a coupling system. The housing defines a first internal volume and includes first lateral walls that define a first through opening further defined by a first edge. The container defines a second internal volume and is configured for housing one or more products. The container includes second lateral walls that define a second through opening further defined by a second edge, the second through opening being configured to permit insertion and withdrawal of the one or more products from the container. The container is adjustable to a first configuration in which the container is at least partially disposed within the housing and a second configuration in which the container is at least partially disposed outside of the first internal volume. The coupling system is configured to secure the container to the housing.

A powder transfer bag includes a balloon or a membrane sealing its mouth. A connector to be used with the bags allows the bag to connect to a hydration device. A method of hydrating material in a powder transfer bag is provided.

A powder transfer bag includes a balloon or a membrane sealing its mouth. A connector to be used with the bags allows the bag to connect to a hydration device. A method of hydrating material in a powder transfer bag is provided.